The passwords you use on your computer and internet accounts must be hard to guess.
- Do use at least 6 characters
- Do use miXEd cAsE
- Do use extra characters like: (!_$%#
- Do include numbers and words
- Do use compound non-words like: 7HoGG_rICeR
- Do change your passwords regularly (monthly, quarterly, bi-annually)
- Consider basing your password on a phrase like: The Hairy Dog Ate My Homework 2 Day (THDAMH2D)
- Do NOT use your pet’s or children’s names or other obvious words
- Do NOT use the same password for all accounts because if one is cracked then all of your accounts are wide open.